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APJ ABDUL KALAM TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY
FIFTH/SIXTH SEMESTER B.TECH DEGREE EXAMINATION, APRIL 2018

Course Code: HS300
Course Name: PRINCIPLES OF MANAGEMENT

Max. Marks: 100 Duration: 3 Hours

PARTA
Answer any three full questions, each carries 10 marks. Marks
1. 9) F.W.Taylor contributed some principles of scientific management. Identify (6)
the principles and explain briefly.

b) Explanation about Need for management (4)

2. a). What are the challenges a global manager face in modern industries? Discuss (6)

briefly.
b). Write any two points favour of management as a science and as an art. (4)
3. 9) Write anote on workforce diversity. (3)

b) What are the four fundamental success drivers? Write about quality and speed (7)

with examples.

4. a) Discuss the advantages and Limitations of system approach. (5)
b) Differentiate contingency approach from system approach (5)
PART B
Answer any three full questions, each carries 10 marks.
5. a) Discuss in detail about narrow span of management (5)
b) Discuss in detail about wide span of management. (5)
6. a) Discuss the steps identified on describing a creative process. (7)
b) Define planning premises. (3)
7. 2) Explain the nature and purpose of organisation (7)
b) Define MBO in planning. (3)
8. Explain the concept of functional authority. (10)
PART C
Answer any four full questions, each carries 10 marks.
9. a) Discuss in detail about the delegation of authority. (6)
b) Differentiate between leader and manager. (4)

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